October 11, 2025-Published by Cyril
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the new subject combinations for the 2026 examination, introducing major changes to how students in different departments can select their subjects.
Under the new guidelines, Science students can no longer take Economics, while students in the Humanities—those offering Literature, Government, or History—are also barred from registering for Economics. According to WAEC, only students in the Business or Commercial department are now permitted to take the subject.
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WAEC stated that all candidates must register a minimum of seven and a maximum of nine subjects, including the three compulsory subjects approved by the Federal Government:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Civic Education
WAEC Subject Combination for Science Students (2026/2027)
Science students will continue to focus on core science subjects, many of which include practical exams. The updated list includes:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Civic Education
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Geography
- Agricultural Science
- (Optional) Further Mathematics, Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, or Technical Drawing
WAEC Subject Combination for Art Students (2026/2027)
Art students’ combinations differ from the sciences and now exclude Economics. Their list includes:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Civic Education
- Literature in English
- Government or History
- Christian Religious Studies or Islamic Religious Studies
- Yoruba, Igbo, or Hausa
- (Optional) Arabic, French, Music, or Agricultural Science
WAEC Subject Combination for Commercial Students (2026/2027)
Commercial students will focus on subjects related to business, accounting, and management.
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Civic Education
- Economics
- Accounting
- Commerce
- Government
- Office Practice
- (Optional) Further Mathematics, Biology, Yoruba, Igbo, or Hausa
WAEC Trade Subjects (2026/2027)
WAEC also reaffirmed the inclusion of Trade/Entrepreneurship subjects, aimed at promoting skill acquisition and self-reliance among students. There are 35 approved trade subjects, and every candidate must register for at least one.
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Some of the trade subjects include:
- Animal Husbandry
- Auto Electrical Work
- Catering Craft Practice
- Data Processing
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Plumbing and Pipe Fitting
- Garment Making
- Leather Goods Manufacturing
- Fisheries
- Marketing
- Bookkeeping
- Radio, Television, and Electronics
- Welding and Fabrication Engineering
- GSM Phone Maintenance and Repair
Subject Selection Criteria for WAEC 2026
According to WAEC, each student must:
Take all four compulsory cross-cutting subjects (English, Mathematics, Civic Education, and one Trade/Entrepreneurship subject).
Choose additional subjects from their field of study to make up a minimum of eight (8) and a maximum of nine (9) subjects.
This new subject structure is part of WAEC’s effort to streamline academic focus, promote practical learning, and ensure students are better prepared for career and entrepreneurial paths.
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